Bank Courier

Handle bank deposits and transport them safely in armored cars.

Quick Stats

Salary Range

$17,000 – $38,000

Data from U.S. Department of Labor

What do Bank Couriers do?

Bank Couriers handle and deliver highly valuable documents and packages. Because they work for a bank, the responsibilities of Bank Couriers are much greater than those of normal Couriers. If you’re a Bank Courier, you make sure very important materials are picked up and delivered to the right locations, and into the right hands.

An armored truck will most likely be your mode of transportation. You do daily pickups, often from local businesses, delivering their earnings to the bank.

You get most of your assignments for the day at the beginning of your shift, rather than through regular dispatches. You may also deliver packages between different branches of the same bank, and from local to larger institutions. The job can be physically demanding at times, so you should be in good shape, and prepared to work in all kinds of weather conditions.

You should also have a friendly disposition, as you’ll be dealing with a lot of people, delivering packages to them and collecting their signatures. And you’ll be partnered up with another Courier.

Because of your position, you are more likely to be targeted by robbers than a regular Courier. So you should remember to be constantly aware of your surroundings. You may get training in self-defense, and have licensing to carry a weapon of some sort. Additionally, you have to have a clean driving record, drive very cautiously but quickly, and know the city you’re working in very well.

Should I be a Bank Courier?

You should have
a
high school
degree or higher and share these traits:

Helpful:
You always keep an eye out for what other people need.

Levelheaded:
You hold your emotions in check, even in tough situations.

Team Player:
You're able to listen, communicate, and work with tons of different people.